Thunder Basketball Podcasts
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February 3, 2012
#85: Debunk the DunkWas the Clippers matchup a preview of the Western Conference Finals?
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January 27, 2012
#84: Just That GoodAre Thunder fans getting unrealistic expectations because of an easy schedule?
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January 20, 2012
#83: Westbrook AboardHas Westbrook earned a max contract extension?
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January 10, 2012
#82: The Loss of Eric MaynorWhat impact will the loss of Eric Maynor have on the Thunder?
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January 1, 2012
#81: The Lockout Still StinksWill the lockout cause one of your hosts forget the Thunder for good?
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May 28, 2011
#80: Season Three SpectacularReviewing the Western Conference Finals and the most important season in Oklahoma City Thunder history.
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May 22, 2011
#79: Age Before BeautyBreaking down Game 3 of the 2011 Western Conference Finals
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May 19, 2011
#78: Ri-Dirk-ulousDown 0-1, what adjustments can the Thunder make to win the Western Conference Finals?
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May 13, 2011
#77: The Proof is in the PlayoffsAre the Thunder on an easy path in the playoffs? Why is Westbrook vilified?
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May 5, 2011
#76: Bear DownThe Grizzlies and Thunder dominate games 1 and 2, respectively. Which game reflected reality, and which was a fluke?
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April 29, 2011
#75: Rocky FinishThe Thunder finish off the Nuggets 4-1. Who’s next?
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April 22, 2011
#74: Advantage ThunderWhy the Thunder are up 2-0 and what to expect in Denver
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April 15, 2011
#73: 2011 Nuggets vs Thunder Playoff PreviewAnalysis of the OKC Thunder’s upcoming match up against the Denver Nuggets
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April 12, 2011
#72: Why We WinWhen is it OK to tank?
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April 9, 2011
#71: False Cumulative ImpressionWhy is the Thunder offense slumping and would they be better off with the third or fourth seed in the playoffs?
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April 1, 2011
#70: Let ‘Er RipA verdict on Kevin Durant’s rip move
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March 25, 2011
#69: It’s a Trap!We discuss the true nature of the stars of the Thunder universe
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March 18, 2011
#68: Kiss Me, I’m Okie: Sweet Heat DefeatThe Thunder take down the Miami Heat and extend their win streak to 5
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March 15, 2011
#67: Fan Interview with Zeb BenbrookManager of Welcome to Loud City. Fixture in Section 101.
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March 11, 2011
#66: Not Afraid to Bring ItKevin Durant asserts himself both on and off the court
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March 4, 2011
#65: Return of the Thunder Lightning RoundWill Jeff Green become “the one that got away”?
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February 28, 2011
#64: Fan Interview with Barrett BrayBarrett Bray, creator of SergeGotRobbed.com.
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February 25, 2011
#63: What’s Green and White and Fled All OverHow the Thunder’s roster changes after trading Jeff Green, et. al. Also, the possible downsides of acquiring Kendrick Perkins.
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February 18, 2011
#62: Is It Tinker Time?Michael proposes two changes to the Thunder starting lineup. Blayne disagrees.
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February 10, 2011
#61: How to Speak ThunderWhat do the Magic, Jazz, Heat, and Thunder have in common?
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January 28, 2011
#60: The Kevin Durant ShowKevin Durant elevates his game with his first buzzer beater
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January 21, 2011
#59: Please Approach the BenchA plan to keep Jeff Green as a member of the OKC Thunder
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January 15, 2011
#58: West v. WestbrookDoes Russell Westbrook deserve to be an All-Star?
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January 8, 2011
#57: High Rise or Cliff Dive?Why has the Thunder’s record improved while their stats have declined?
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January 1, 2011
#56: 2011 Thunder New Year’s ResolutionsThe top 6 resolutions for the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2011.
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December 29, 2010
#55: Dallas Mav-wrecksContrasting the Dallas Mavericks to the Oklahoma City Thunder
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December 17, 2010
#54: So-So Sefolosha?Is Thabo’s offense enough? Should we expect more?
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December 10, 2010
#53: The Curse of Serge IbakaAn investigation into preventing free throws.
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December 3, 2010
#52: Russell Westbrook or Chris Paul?A comparison of the raw abilities of Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul.
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November 24, 2010
#51: Boos and CharityWhy do we boo after the replay confirms the ref’s call?
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November 19, 2010
#50: TabascoHow have the Thunder improved since collapsing against the Spurs?
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November 5, 2010
#49: Going Green or Green Going?What Jeff Green means to the Thunder and why they are struggling.
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October 29, 2010
#48: Running the Bulls Out of TownMichael and Blayne celebrate 2010′s opening night win.
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October 13, 2010
#47: Thunder Forecast – Can We Take the Heat?What does our preseason loss to the Heat mean?
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August 23, 2010
#46: Best of the 2010 ScheduleEach host picks three “can’t miss” home games and explain why those games are important to us.
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OKC ThunderCast Hosts Profiled in Thunderland Series
August 16, 2010Brent, Blayne, and I are featured in Thunderland, the Thunder’s Fan Spotlight.
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July 9, 2010
#45: Thoughts on LeBron’s State of the Union AddressWhat do Lebron James and the Ancient Greeks have in common?
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June 25, 2010
#44: Thunder 2010 NBA DraftThe Thunder shake up the NBA draft with bold trades and a few million dollars.
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May 4, 2010
#43: Learning by LosingWere the Lakers a bad playoff matchup for the Thunder?
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April 25, 2010
#42: The Westbrook (R)EvolutionWestbrook’s evolution into a Playoff Point Guard.
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April 19, 2010
#41: Dream Season RecapWe recap the dream that has been the 2010 regular season.
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February 23, 2010
#40: The Biggest Thunder FanI’m the biggest Thunder fan because…
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February 15, 2010
#39: Thunder, All StarsA little love for our non All-Star stars.
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January 15, 2010
#38: The Haunting, The Loss, and New TraditionsGhosts, Overtime Losses, and Fan Traditions.
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January 1, 2010
2010 Thunder ResolutionsOur thoughts on this year’s Thunder resolutions.
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December 30, 2009
#36: Good Stuff, MaynorHow does Eric Maynor fit into the Thunder lineup?
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December 23, 2009
#35: TSU Department of ReboundingTSU professors introduce a new course for the Thunder.
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December 13, 2009
Interview with RumbleOur mischievous Bison “speaks” for the first time.
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December 5, 2009
ThunderClap: December 5, 2009A ThunderClap 4,000 points in the making.
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December 1, 2009
#34: Rocket ScienceStuffing and mounting the Bucks; shot down by the Rockets.
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November 28, 2009
ThunderClap: November 28, 2009This week’s ThunderClap honors defense.
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November 21, 2009
#33: Thunder HighlightsImportant events and developments from the young season.
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OKC ThunderCast Partners with Welcome to Loud City
November 15, 2009We have been reading Welcome To Loud City, a Thunder blog, for quite a while and we met Zorgon at a game early last season. We have respected his writing and style and thought that this season we could combine our efforts with his to provide you with the best possible coverage of the Oklahoma [...]
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November 13, 2009
ThunderClap: November 13, 2009The first ThunderClap for a first round draft pick.
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November 10, 2009
#32: Key Factors to SuccessWhat three factors differentiate a losing effort from a victory?
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November 5, 2009
ThunderClap: November 5, 2009Jeff Green earns our first ThunderClap of the season.
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November 3, 2009
#31: We Can Beat AnyoneConfident swagger or team delusion?
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October 28, 2009
#30: Five Reasons for OptimismWhat are the five areas that could propel the Thunder?
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October 27, 2009
#29: Five Reasons for ConcernWhat are the key areas the Thunder need to improve?
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October 21, 2009
#28: How to Grow a DynastyWhose growth plan should the Thunder follow?
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October 7, 2009
#27: On Guards!How will Brooks play so many quality guards?
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10,000 Downloads!
October 4, 200910,000 downloads and counting!
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September 29, 2009
#26: The Officials LockoutReplacement refs means war on the floor?
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August 18, 2009
#25: Nick Collison’s Twitter TroubleDiscussion of Nick Collison’s confrontation with Jim Traber.
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July 28, 2009
#24: A Farewell to GuardsThe Thunder trade Wilkins and Atkins to the T-Wolves.
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June 26, 2009
#23: Thunder 2009 NBA DraftThe hosts weigh in on the success of the Thunder’s first NBA Draft.
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April 29, 2009
#22: Season-End SpectacularThe ThunderCast Troika sum up the inaugural season.
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April 8, 2009
OKC ThunderCast Episode 21 — The Great “Impresti”The Thunder Troika offer a warm welcome to newcomers on the team, as well as discussing Presti’s magic, fans’ hope, and the season’s winding down. Don’t miss the hotly contested Thunder Lightning Round Four.
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April 1, 2009
OKC ThunderCast Episode 20 — AWOL 3-BallThe guys discuss the Thunder’s lack of a perimeter game and defense, and give a unique ThunderClap!
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March 24, 2009
OKC ThunderCast Episode 19 — The Great Griffin DebateTune in for “radical” ideas on the 2009 draft, the thrilling second installment of Thunder Lightning Round, and a nod to our good friends in the Thunder organization.
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March 18, 2009
OKC ThunderCast Editorial 2 — Young GunsIn a special editorial segment, Brent shares his exuberance about the Thunder’s impressive victory over the Spurs.
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March 11, 2009
OKC ThunderCast Episode 18 — Serbian StyleHosts debate the notion of a professional Red River Rivalry, discuss our latest rookie of the year candidate, and issue the first installment of a new game, the Thunder Lightning Round.
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March 4, 2009
OKC ThunderCast Episode 17 — Super SubsBrent, Blayne, and Michael discuss the unorthodox, but surprisingly good, lineup Coach Brooks has been forced to use as a result of injuries to Kevin Durant and Jeff Green.
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February 27, 2009
OKC ThunderCast Episode 16 — The Wild, Wild WeekIn a very special ThunderCast, the hosts wax wise on Rumble, Chandler, Thabo, and more. Also, hear “Thunder Roll,” the latest Thunder anthem written and recorded by Blayne.
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Episode 16 is Coming Soon to a Computer Near You
February 23, 2009Hey, Thunder Fans! So much has happened between our last podcast and today. A near blockbuster trade, new faces on the roster, and the debut of our mascot, Rumble! We wanted to let you know that we are working on Episode 16 and plan to release it later this week. We will cover all these [...]
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February 17, 2009
OKC ThunderCast Episode 15 — Winning Horse and Launching BisonThe Thunder Troika discuss All-Star Weekend, the upcoming mascot, and rumors leading up to the trading deadline.
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February 11, 2009
OKC ThunderCast Episode 14 — An Earl-y Preview of the Bus’o'HateThe Thunder Troika ruminates on Earl Watson’s contributions to the team and look ahead to the Thunder’s road trip against the Lakers and Trailblazers.
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Diary of a Thunder Fan – February 5, 2009
February 5, 2009Hey, Thunder Fans. We thought it might be fun to try something a little different. So we present to you the first entry in a new blog series: Diary of a Thunder Fan. Dear Diary – What a crazy dream last night! I just had to write it down before I forgot it. There I [...]
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February 4, 2009
OKC ThunderCast Episode 13 — Cracks in the Mason-ryBrent, Blayne, and Michael measure the impact the loss of Desmond Mason will have on the Thunder and what moves the team should and should not consider making to compensate.
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Predictions Update
January 29, 2009Listeners of the show know that each week Michael, Blayne, and I make a prediction for the upcoming week’s games. This week the predictions are covering four games (Nets, Grizzlies, Jazz, and Kings), so I thought it might be nice to provide a midway update on where we stand. Michael predicted that the Thunder would [...]
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January 27, 2009
OKC ThunderCast Episode 12 — Golden-Boy Over Golden StateThe Thunder Troika discuss miracles and disaster on the west coast, and issue a fun ultimatum to Warriors’ coach Don Nelson.
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January 20, 2009
OKC ThunderCast Episode 11 — Thunder on the ReboundThe Thunder shake things up with their first ever win streak and two week’s worth of .500 play. The Thunder Troika discuss the catalysts to winning, changing expectations, and how we can all become the best fans in the NBA.
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January 12, 2009
OKC ThunderCast Episode 10 — I Dream of ChuckyThe Thunder Threesome dissect the latest trades and speculate on what may be imminent. We also relive the exciting victory over the Bulls last Saturday, a new kind of loss is revealed, and Blayne shares a special dream.
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New Kid from the Bloc
January 6, 2009After 2 weeks of courtship, proposal, and immigration procedures, Nenad Krstic will dress for the Thunder when they take on the Knicks tonight. We’re all hoping that he will fill one hole on our roster, a legitimate big man. But even as he dons Thunder blue for the first time, several questions remain in the [...]
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January 5, 2009
OKC ThunderCast Episode 9 — The Win Streak That Wasn’t, and a Welcome to CurlyThoughts on the last-second loss to the Nuggets in a game where everything else went right. Getting to know big number 12, Nenad Krstic, and the restricted free agency process.
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Thunder New Year’s Resolutions
January 1, 2009Happy New Year, Thunder fans! A change of year represents a chance to reflect and redirect, so we at OKC ThunderCast collaborated to create resolutions we feel the Thunder should make for the 2009 part of this season. We will develop a mascot with a creative name and theme. With this season firmly in the [...]
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December 26, 2008
OKC ThunderCast Episode 8 — Playing to Opponents’ Levels, Beating Around the Bosh, Growing a Fan CultureThe Thunder Troika battle for position on the Raptors win and the weekly predictions, and offer their take on the state of the Thunder state.
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Merry Christmas! And Happy Boxing Day!
December 21, 2008And what a day it is! If you saw the Thunder’s win Friday night against the Toronto Raptors, then I’m sure you too are filled with a fresh sense of hope this morning. It was only the Thunder’s third victory of the season, but it could have been their sixty-third for all I could tell [...]
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December 17, 2008
OKC ThunderCast Episode 7 — How Do We Lose Thee? Let Us Count the Ways.Recorded: December 15, 2008 Brent, Blayne, and Michael discuss the continuing struggles of the Thunder and reveal the three ways to lose a basketball game.
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December 13, 2008
OKC ThunderCast Editorial — Waiting for the TeamIn a “Between-the-ThunderCasts” editorial, Blayne highlights the continuing waiting game afoot in OKC, and proposes a change.
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December 8, 2008
OKC ThunderCast Episode 6 — Topics From the Road, Reliance on a Superstar, and the Situation at CenterRecorded: December 7, 2008 Notes: Michael, Blayne, and Brent review their observations of the Thunder from the games in Charlotte, Orlando, and Miami. We discuss how the Thunder’s style differs from teams with a superstar and clear up the confusion at center. We also introduce a new predictions segment in which the Thunder Troika pit their clairvoyance [...]
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December 2, 2008
OKC ThunderCast Episode 5 — Three Great Games, A Game to Forget, and a Win!Recorded: November 30th, 2008 Notes: The Thunder Troika review this week’s amazing games, which included a valiant effort, a heart-breaker, and the Thunder’s second win.
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The Chips are Down
November 29, 2008Traveling to Colorado over the Thanksgiving holiday, I was forced to follow last night’s game against Minnesota through the play-by-play on a mobile phone. In spite of not even witnessing the game live, I still woke up with an ache of disappointment and frustration this morning, and felt my entire being had been on an [...]
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November 26, 2008
OKC ThunderCast Episode 4: A New Hope — PJ's Ouster, Brooks's Beginning, and a Double Bill With the HornetsRecorded: November 24th, 2008 Notes: The Thunder Threesome discusses the Hornets’ return to OKC, as well as the departure of PJ Carlisemo, the promotion of Scott Brooks, and more fan expectations.
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November 22, 2008
OKC ThunderCast Episode 3 — The Hornets' Return and Damien Wilkins’ ContributionsRecorded: November 20th, 2008 Notes: Brent and Blayne riff on the players’ new sound effects, and some of the positive contributions we’ve received coming of the bench, and look ahead to the Thunder’s home-and-away with the Hornets.
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Waiting to Take Off
November 19, 2008After watching the Thunder lose their eighth straight game against Houston on Monday, the fan can’t help but wonder, “How much longer?” The team is going out night after night and seems unable to put two solid halves (let alone four quarters) together or prevent long opponent scoring runs. We knew this would be a [...]
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“Ow” And Other Thoughts
November 16, 2008The more time we get between the present and the Pacers game on the 10th, the more painful losing the Pacers game on the 10th becomes. Same with the Hawks at home. How different would 3 and 7 feel than 1 and 9? And it’s not just that we lose; it’s that we lose the [...]
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A Swift Appearance
November 12, 2008So very close. The Thunder have managed some excellent quarters of late, only to fall in the waning minutes. Both the Hawks and Pacers games felt like they were ours to lose, and we did, but not without some positives. Robert Swift, on the Thunderdome floor for the first time against the Hawks, had an [...]
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November 10, 2008
OKC ThunderCast Episode 2 — The Thunder's First 2 Weeks and the Phantom MascotRecorded: November 10th, 2008 Notes: Michael, Brent, and Blayne discuss the games of the first 2 weeks and the gaping hole in our hearts where there ought to be a mascot.
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First Thunder Win
November 5, 2008A power-saw. Not something to play around with. Any operator within three feet would be wise to use caution and wear proper ear protection. Sunday night’s Thunder vs. Timberwolves game featured a gutsy showing by our team, and 18,163 people blithely breaking with power saw etiquette. The crowd noise in the fourth quarter was measured [...]
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Welcome to OKC ThunderCast!
Hello, Thunderlings! If you are as excited as we are about the Oklahoma City Thunder’s inaugural season, you’ve found a site that can enhance your experience as a fan of an NBA franchise. Through this blog we will hope to bring you some additional perspectives on players, teams, and other tangents related to the Thunder [...]
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November 2, 2008
OKC ThunderCast Episode 1 — The inaugural episode in the inaugural season, podcast and host introductions, and fan expectationsRecorded: November 2nd, 2008 Michael, Brent, and Blayne discuss fan expectations for the Thunder’s inaugural season in Oklahoma City, and provide an introduction to themselves and the OKC ThunderCast podcast. Note: Not for the faint of ear.

